Offset
There is no time difference between Singapore Time and China Standard Time.
Singapore Time (SGT) is currently the same time as China Standard Time (CST).
SGT: UTC+8
CST: UTC+8
Neither Singapore Time nor China Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Singapore Time (9 AM–5 PM in China Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Singapore Time (1:00 PM China Standard Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Singapore
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Chinese New YearWed, Feb 18
- Hari Raya PuasaFri, Mar 20
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- National DayMon, Aug 10
- DeepavaliMon, Nov 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Singapore Time is also known as SGT. To call Singapore, dial +65.
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
China Standard Time is approximately 2,350 miles northeast of Singapore Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SGT | CST-CHINA | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Singapore Time nor China Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
Daylight overlap: 11h 58m — 6:58 AM–6:56 PM in Singapore Time (6:58 AM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Singapore Time
Cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Singapore Time
- SIN
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 9:00 am SGT is 9:00 am CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:00 pm SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 12:00 pm SGT is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 12:30 pm SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 12:30 pm SGT is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 2:00 pm SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 2:00 pm SGT is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 5:00 pm SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 5:00 pm SGT is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA.
- What is 11:30 pm SGT in CST-CHINA?
- 11:30 pm SGT is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA.